Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed cauliflower makes an excellent substitute for mashed potatoes even if you can eat starch. Not only is it healthier than mashed potatoes but it takes less time to make.

Mashed Cauliflower
serves 3-4
1/2 of a large head of cauliflower
1-2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
dash of milk &/or cream
opt: minced garlic

1. Roughly chop the cauliflower and discard any leaves. Put a pot of water on the stove on high heat and add all of the cauliflower to the pot; put the lid on. Once it starts boiling, let it boil for 5 minutes.

2. Remove pot from heat and put the cauliflower and water in a strainer to drain out the water. Add some of the butter back to the pot and put it back on the stove on medium heat. If using garlic, add this to the pot now. Add the drained cauliflower back to the pot and sauté for a few minutes until some of the water has evaporated.

3. Then put the cauliflower (I use a ladle for this part) into a blender in parts, adding the rest of the butter and the milk or cream while you blend it. Add the milk/cream only a little at a time so that you can stop when it's the right level of creaminess for you. Add salt and pepper to taste.

You can add cheese, gravy, and sauces to season your mashed cauliflower. Really, just season it how you would season mashed potatoes. It'll be creamy and delicious!

-- Kara